Ocean Law and Policy

‘The Normative Porosity of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea: From “Human Rights at Sea” to the “Ocean-Climate Nexus”’ (2025) 34 Minnesota Journal of International Law 87.

Research Associate Eduardo Cavalcanti de Mello Filho has published the article titled ‘The Normative Porosity of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea: From “Human Rights at Sea” to “Ocean-Climate Nexus”’ in the Minnesota Journal of International Law. Developing his master’s dissertation, Eduardo comprehensively examines the gateways through which the interpretation and application of the […]

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MFA-JICA Law of the Sea and Climate Change Course, Novotel Hotel On Stevens, 20-24 January 2025

On 20-24 January 2025, the Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore delivered a course on the Law of the Sea and Climate Change, promoted by the Singapore Cooperation Programme (Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency, for participants from 17 countries in Africa and the Asia-Pacific.  The participants had

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Su Wai Mon invited to attend the UK Ministry of Defence Briefing on Global Strategic Trends: Out to 2055

CIL Research Fellow Su Wai Mon was invited by the Defence Section of the British High Commission in KL to attend the UK Ministry of Defence Briefing on Global Strategic Trends: Out to 2055, held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 5th March 2025. The briefing focused on discussions regarding

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Sargasso Sea GEF Project – 3rd International Shipping Consultation Event – Singapore 14th February 2025

On 14 February 2025, the Oceans Law and Policy team of NUS Centre for International Law supported a closed-door workshop organized by the Sargasso Sea Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Project on “Consultation on Vessel Activity in the Sargasso Sea: possible impacts, voluntary measures and industry participation”  at Orchard Hotel in Singapore. The meeting brought together a diverse group of participants from

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Dr. Trung Nguyen spoke at the 4th Maritime Digital Efficiency Workshop on Dark Ships

Trung Nguyen On 6 March 2025, Dr. Trung Nguyen gave a presentation on “”Threats of the Dark fleet to the Marine Environment and Possible Responses of Coastal States”. In his presentation, he highlighted the heightening risk of the dark fleet to the marine environment of coastal States region and looked at cases concerning the manipulation

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Dita Liliansa and Dr. Su Wai Mon took part in the Chatham House Track 1.5 Dialogue on Southeast Asia’s Emerging Maritime Security Challenges

CIL Research Fellows Dita Liliansa and Dr. Su Wai Mon took part in the Chatham House Track 1.5 Dialogue on Southeast Asia’s Emerging Maritime Security Challenges, held on 26-27 February 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organised by the Chatham House Asia-Pacific Programme and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the dialogue

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Joel Ong attended the World Maritime Forum: Copenhagen Conference at the AC Bella Sky Convention Center, Copenhagen, Denmark

CIL Researcher Joel Ong attended as a delegate of the World Maritime Forum: Copenhagen Conference at the AC Bella Sky Convention Center, Copenhagen, Denmark. It was held from Tue to Wed 18 to 19 February 2025. It featured 11 Panel Discussions on various decarbonization developments for shipping: From Emissions to Solutions: The Future of Maritime

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CIL Director, Dr. Nilufer Oral and Research Fellow, Dr. Trung Nguyen speak at the 3rd Regional Maritime Security Symposium

CIL representatives were invited by the UK Government to speak on the law of the sea and maritime security at the 3rd Regional Maritime Security Symposium in Bali, Indonesia from 10 – 14 February 2025. The Symposium takes place under the UK Southeast Asia Maritime Security Programme and brings together government officials, defence officials and

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Su Wai Mon, Thu Nguyen Hoang Anh, Jonathan Gabriel Mendoza, Securing Southeast Asian Waters: Formalising the Role of the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum, the Interpreter, Lowy Institute

CIL Research Fellow Su Wai Mon published an op-ed, “Securing Southeast Asian Waters: Formalising the Role of the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum,” featured in The Interpreter by Lowy Institute. The op-ed highlights the pivotal role of the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in combating maritime crimes across the region while ensuring transparency, open communication, and mutual

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